Equipment Breakdown Risk Engineer at Chubb in Johnston, Iowa

Job Description:

About Chubb

Chubb is the world’s largest publicly traded property and casualty insurer. With operations in 54 countries, Chubb provides commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, personal accident and supplemental health insurance, reinsurance and life insurance to a diverse group of clients. The company is distinguished by its extensive product and service offerings, broad distribution capabilities, exceptional financial strength, underwriting excellence, superior claims handling expertise and local operations globally.

We are currently seeking applicants for an Equipment Breakdown Risk Engineer (EBRE) for the Des Moines Branch Office. The EBRE professional operates within the Risk Engineering Department and is considered an integral component of the valued added services that we provide for our commercial insurance policy holders. The position will report to the Branch Risk Engineering Services Manager and directly support Central/Eastern Iowa. 

The primary focus of this position is to perform risk evaluations, evaluate exposures and controls, develop meaningful loss estimates, and communicate findings to business partners. Responsibilities include the application of critical thinking to determine the adequacy of controls, the likelihood of loss, the magnitude of loss, and the overall insurability. The individual will conduct boiler and pressure vessel inspections in accordance with jurisdictional rules by performing thorough examinations, identifying hazardous conditions, applying appropriate codes and standards, recommending corrective action, and submitting required reports. The individual will communicate to customers how these recommendations impact their business. appropriate courses of action, and other risk improvement services related to identifying exposures with significant loss potential, investigation of losses and evaluation of preventative maintenance management programs.

Role Description:

• Development of risk improvement reports, recommendations and other risk assessment documentation


• Building and maintaining productive relationships with underwriting and service teams assigned to support the business, with the agent, claims, and clients


• Managing workload within an assigned territory


• Taking ownership of the territory and effectively prioritize, plan, and schedule work


• Utilizing technology resources for maximum efficiency


• Responding to customer requests in a timely and professional manner


• Ability to deliver timely, quality service and products to internal and external customers

Knowledge and Skills:

• High school degree is required.


• Current National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel commission is required.


• Two or four-year college degree in Engineering or Science is desirable, but is not required.


• Qualified candidates should have a minimum of 3 years of experience inspecting boilers and pressure vessels.


• Candidate must have a sound proficiency in the inspection of boilers and pressure vessels, and experience with industrial, mechanical, and electrical equipment.


• Candidate must have passed the National Board IS commissioning exam.


• Candidate should be able to counsel and provide presentations to existing customers on a variety of safety related topics effectively.


• Time management and work planning skills are essential for delivering efficient and productive workflow.


• Teamwork and advanced communication skills are necessary to achieve business goals.


• Strong interpersonal skills, including basic business acumen, such as sales, ability to negotiate, and the capability to interact with a wide variety of customers are essential.


• Additional competencies required include proficient writing skills, self-management, problem solving, and results orientation.

EEO Statement

At Chubb, we are committed to equal employment opportunity and compliance with all laws and regulations pertaining to it. Our policy is to provide employment, training, compensation, promotion, and other conditions or opportunities of employment, without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, mental and physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, age, and pregnancy or any other characteristic protected by law. Performance and qualifications are the only basis upon which we hire, assign, promote, compensate, develop and retain employees.  Chubb prohibits all unlawful discrimination, harassment and retaliation against any individual who reports discrimination or harassment.